Rig Operator 

Location: National 

Who is Murphy:

Murphy is a leading international engineering and construction company. We specialise in a variety of sectors including infrastructure, transportation, and energy.

What your day looks like:

• Operate CFA and rotary piling rigs safely and efficiently.
• Carry out pre-start inspections and daily maintenance checks on piling equipment.
• Install CFA, rotary bored, and other pile types in accordance with engineering specifications and project requirements.
• Ensure piling operations comply with company procedures, project method statements, and risk assessments.
• Work closely with banksmen, slinger/signallers, concrete operatives, and site engineers.
• Report defects, breakdowns, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Assist with rig mobilisation, demobilisation, and site setup activities.
• Ensure all work areas are maintained in a safe, tidy, and environmentally responsible manner.
• Support other site activities as required to ensure project targets are achieved.

What we need from you:

• CPCS or NPORS Piling Rig Operator qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Proven experience operating CFA piling rigs and rotary piling rigs.
• Experience working on construction, civil engineering, or ground engineering projects.
• Knowledge of piling techniques, drilling methods, and ground conditions.
• Experience working around lifting operations and heavy plant.

• Strong understanding of piling operations and foundation construction.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and site documentation.